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Bushes significantly encroaching on footpath

Reported via mobile in the Third Party Defect - RSA category anonymously at 07:40, Monday 15 June 2026

Sent to Aberdeenshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 969810.

Bushes are overgrown and forcing people either into the road or close to the road along this section of amenity land.

Updates

  • Thank you for letting us know about this issue. We will now investigate and provide you with an update within the next 7 days.

    You can find out more about our road maintenance on our website at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/roads/maintenance.

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 07:40, Monday 15 June 2026

  • We’ve had a look at the issue and we have now passed your enquiry to our local Roads Team to assess what can be done to resolve the matter. We’ll let you know when that assessment has taken place.

    Thanks again for your report

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 11:40, Monday 15 June 2026

  • Category changed from ‘Overhanging Trees & Vegetation’ to ‘Third Party Defect - RSA’

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 15:00, Monday 22 June 2026

  • We’ve completed our inspection and identified that the issue relates to an obstruction or defect for which a private party is responsible, under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984.

    The Roads Authority is taking appropriate action to resolve the matter. This may include requiring the responsible individual or organisation to carry out remedial work within a specified timescale.

    We’ll continue to monitor the situation and take further steps if necessary to ensure compliance.

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 15:00, Monday 22 June 2026

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